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Antique Mizpah 18ct Gold Band Ring
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Antique Mizpah 18ct Gold Band Ring

19th century
Description

This Antique Victorian Mizpah Ring features the word 'MIZPAH' modelled in 18ct Gold.

Mizpah is a Hebrew word that means 'watchtower' and is interpreted as 'May God watch over you.' Mizpah jewellery is worn as a token of love or friendship and first became popular during the Victorian era.

This ring would make the perfect gift or a great addition to any collection.

METAL

18ct Yellow Gold

RING SIZE

UK - J 1/2 / US - 5

WEIGHT

3.2 grams

HALLMARKS

Crown

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 4.67mm wide at the front

CONDITION

This antique Mizpah ring remains in great condition. The gold remains bright with a buttery hue, and the band has a chunky, sturdy feel to it. The ring does have evidence of previous sizing work.

Item Number - 11454

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Antique Mizpah Gold Ring to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09565837
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Raised Mizpah lettering on a textured ground: sentiment jewellery popular in the late Victorian era.
Crown gold mark stamped inside the shank: traditional English standard marking.
Soft wear to the raised lettering: consistent with decades of gentle wear.
Visible sizing seam inside the band: historic adjustment to fit a finger.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223691
Dealers Internal Reference
11454
Description
This Antique Victorian Mizpah Ring features the word 'MIZPAH' modelled in 18ct Gold.

Mizpah is a Hebrew word that means 'watchtower' and is interpreted as 'May God watch over you.

“
' Mizpah jewellery is worn as a token of love or friendship and first became popular during the Victorian era.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. An antique 18ct yellow gold band ring featuring the word MIZPAH in raised capital lettering against a stippled textured background.
fig 1. Antique Mizpah 18ct Gold Band Ring

This ring would make the perfect gift or a great addition to any collection.

METAL

18ct Yellow Gold

RING SIZE

UK - J 1/2 / US - 5

WEIGHT

3.2 grams

HALLMARKS

Crown

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 4.67mm wide at the front

CONDITION

fig 2. An antique 18ct yellow gold band ring featuring the word MIZPAH in raised capital lettering against a stippled textured background.
fig 2. Antique Mizpah 18ct Gold Band Ring

This antique Mizpah ring remains in great condition. The gold remains bright with a buttery hue, and the band has a chunky, sturdy feel to it. The ring does have evidence of previous sizing work.

Item Number - 11454

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Antique Mizpah Gold Ring to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09565837
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Raised Mizpah lettering on a textured ground: sentiment jewellery popular in the late Victorian era.
Crown gold mark stamped inside the shank: traditional English standard marking.
Soft wear to the raised lettering: consistent with decades of gentle wear.
Visible sizing seam inside the band: historic adjustment to fit a finger.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223691
Dealers Internal Ref
11454
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I An antique 18ct yellow gold band ring featuring the word MIZPAH in raised capital lettering against a stippled textured background.

Antique Mizpah 18ct Gold Band Ring

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Archive III An antique 18ct yellow gold band ring featuring the word MIZPAH in raised capital lettering against a stippled textured background. View III
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LA1 1WD
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An antique 18ct yellow gold band ring featuring the word MIZPAH in raised capital lettering against a stippled textured background.
Antique Mizpah 18ct Gold Band Ring
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material18ct Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRaised lettering, Stippled textured background, Tapered gold band

An antique Victorian 19th-century band ring is fashioned from 18ct yellow gold with a buttery hue and a bright polished finish. The design incorporates the word MIZPAH spelled out in raised capital lettering against a stippled textured background on a chunky, sturdy tapered band. Hallmarks include a crown, and the piece shows evidence of previous sizing work. Traditionally worn as a token of love or friendship, the ring sits securely in a velvet-lined green box with a hinged metal clasp, displaying a cream-coloured interior fabric. Suitable as a personal talisman or an addition to a collection of antique jewellery, the ring is worn on the hand.

FAQs

Mizpah rings originated during the Victorian era as sentimental tokens, deriving their name from the Biblical passage meaning The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another. They were frequently exchanged between loved ones or soldiers separated by distance as a symbol of protection.

These rings were primarily crafted from 18ct or 9ct yellow gold, rose gold, and sterling silver. The lettering was typically formed using hand-carved relief, die-stamping, or chasing against a stippled or textured ground.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct British hallmarks inside the band, including purity marks such as 18 or .750, town assay marks, and date letters. Hand-finished lettering and minor natural surface wear consistent with age also help distinguish genuine antique examples.

An antique Mizpah gold ring can be worn alone as a focal piece or stacked alongside contemporary plain gold bands and minimalist gem-set rings to create a layered aesthetic.

Clean the band using warm water with mild soap and a soft-bristled brush to gently remove debris from around the raised letters. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive polishers, or ultrasonic cleaners that could wear down delicate hallmarks or historical patina.
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